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China’s Economy Beats Forecast but Faces Rising Global Risks

China’s economy grew 5.0% in Q1 2026, exceeding expectations, signalling short-term resilience despite global economic...

Energy Security Becomes Regional Priority Amid Global Crisis

Countries in Asia, including Malaysia, are strengthening energy cooperation as global supply disruptions threaten fuel...

JS-SEZ Strengthens Johor as Regional Digital & Investment Hub

The Johor–Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) is accelerating cross-border investment, digitalisation, and industrial growth. The...

Malaysia Bond Market Remains Resilient Despite Global Volatility

Malaysia’s bond market continues to show resilience, supported by foreign inflows and a relatively stable...

Malaysia Faces Supply Chain Disruptions from Global Conflict

Global conflict is no longer a distant issue — Malaysia is now experiencing direct supply...

Global Fuel Crisis Hits Malaysia – Subsidy Burden Surges

Malaysia is facing increasing pressure from a global fuel crisis, driven by geopolitical conflict disrupting...

Malaysia Bars Thousands of Company Directors Over Unpaid EPF Contributions

Increased Enforcement Against Employers More than 2,200 company directors were barred from leaving Malaysia in...

How Malaysia’s Expanded SARA Programme Is Boosting Small Traders and Local Communities

Malaysia’s Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) programme — part of the government’s economic support under Budget...

ChatGPT’s “Literary Taste” Raises Red Flags Among Researchers

A recent study has sparked fresh concerns over the reliability of AI-generated content, after researchers...